Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $32.88 | 7.573% | $35.37 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $226.39 | 10.545% | $250.2628 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #3 | $37.42 | 8.375% | $40.5539 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $194.83 | 11.710% | $217.6446 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $138.58 | 5.288% | $145.9081 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #6 | $239.28 | 6.556% | $254.9672 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
Purchase #7 | $172.39 | 13.731% | $196.0609 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.77 | $1,140.7675 | $1,140.76 | $1,140.70 | $1,140.90 |